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60 G.I. JOBS | OCTOBER 2017 | GIJOBS.COM Age: 51 Military Service: Lieutenant (O-3), Navy (1984-2006) Rating/Designator: Enlisted: Cryptologic Technician, Communications Officer: Surface Warfare Education: • Bachelor's degree, marine science, University of South Carolina, 1994 • Master's degree, information technology management, Naval Postgraduate School, 2002 • Master of Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Business, 2009 • Master of Business Administration, Keller Graduate School of Business, 2010 • Graduate Certificate Financial Management, Keller Graduate School of Business, 2010 • Certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2006 • Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance, 2012 LIEUTENANT What do you do? I am accountable for the overall planning, execution and operations for Cambia Consumer Solutions. My days are spent in strategic planning sessions and meeting with various executives and senior leaders across the enterprise to ensure alignment on the execution of our strategic goals. What is your favorite part of your day? Recognizing the successes of my team. How many interviews did you do with your current employer? Seven: two phone screens and five in-person. How long before separaঞon did you begin your job search? Approximately six months. What was the hardest part of your job search? I had difficulty determining what I really wanted to do post-service; with no actual "business" experience, it was difficult to focus on a specific industry or career. What was the biggest challenge in your transiঞon? Realizing you have to pay for your work clothes. Seriously, though, the biggest challenge was getting a foot in the door and making the transition into an industry that's not defense-related. The first position was the toughest. J HOOTMAN Director Business Planning and Operations, Cambia Consumer Solutions, Cambia Health Solutions Best advice for transitioning service members? Start at least a year from end of service; don't wait. Determine what you want to do post-service before trying to land a second career or job. Do your research and start creating a professional civilian network while you're still on active duty. SUCCESS INSURANCE TRANSITION